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mbutts
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Jul 09, 2013

First Trip in New to Me F350

I recently picked up a 2006 F350 long bed crew cab diesel to replace my '04 Expedition. I can't get over how much better this is for towing! I just set the cruise at 65 and tick along all day long.

My favorites:
  1. Huge 38 gallon tank lets me run almost eight hours towing in the flat lands
  2. Stopping at the truck stop diesel island is so much easier than a regular gas station, I can put 30 gallons in the tank in less than 2 minutes
  3. Fuel economy boost from 9 MPG (Expy) to 12 MPG
  4. I no longer get tensed up when I see a hill, the truck just goes up it, no worries
  5. It's quieter than my 5.4 was since it's turning so much slower


Best moment was passing a 1/2 ton Toyota that was towing a much smaller trailer up a 5% grade in Wyoming. I love this truck!
  • Keep your eye on the anti-freeze degas bottle. If you start using anti-freeze but don't see a leak anywhere you have the dreaded egr cooler problem.
    BTDT.
  • FishOnOne,

    This is my first turbo. It's kind of exciting when the turbo spins up to speed and it feels like God Himself is giving me a shove.
  • Jerallen,

    Don't give up the dream! I knew the new trailer was going to be pushing the limits of the Expy (and, after one tow, I knew I was right). I found one online in Texas, flew down (about $200) and drove back to Michigan. The dealer installed a spray-on bed liner so I think I broke even on travel costs.
  • OP,
    Keep on truckin...

    BTW... You forgot to mention that sweet turbo whistle also. I kind of miss that feature. :B
  • (JEALOUS)

    I tow with an 03 Expy. I have used a friends F350 with the 7.3.......I honestly laughed as I imagined that 350 ripping the tongue right off the front of my TT.

    ENJOY!! (I'll be dreaming in the meantime!!):)
  • :B Sure is fun isn't it. We love our Cummins for the same reasons.